18KT Yellow Gold Ring with Pear and Baguette 0.90Ct Diamond 0.51Ct. Ruby
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold ring. This " V" shaped ring is set with 2 pear shaped diamonds and 1 pear shaped ruby. The V portion of the ring is set with baguette diamonds. The shape...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Gold With 0.60 Cwt Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid red rubies designed by Crieri. This is a classic full-set eternity band created in Milano, Italy by the jewelry house of Crieri.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Gold With 1.10 Cwt Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid red rubies designed by Crieri. This is a classic full-set eternity band created in Milano, Italy by the jewelry house of Crieri.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Gold With 0.72 Cwt Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid red rubies designed by Crieri. This is a classic full-set eternity band created in Milano, Italy by the jewelry house of Crieri.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI-MILANO Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 0.87 Ct Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid red rubies designed by Crieri. This is a classic full-set eternity band created in Milano, Italy by the jewelry house of Crieri.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by the famed Italian designer Guiseppe Picchiotti, this ring is a perfect example of his meticulous work.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Emerlad Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcraft Rubies 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Prasiolite 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Ruby Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamonds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Lapis Lazuli, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmith Diamonds 2.41 ct Blue sapphires and Rubies 5.86 ct Lapis lazuli 0.80 g Total weight 13.9 g Italian size 18 French size 58 U...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coral Emerald Ruby Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$30,185Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Heritage Ring in Blackened Gold with Black Diamonds Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The Sybarite Heritage Collection draws on centuries of tradition and sovereign imagery. Crafted from the finest blackened gold, this piece is set alight with round-cut black diamonds...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Milk Aquamarine Gold Silver Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
The contrast between the different metals and colors enhances the visual depth and timeless appeal of the piece Diamonds 0.24 ct Rubies, Emeralds, Bue and Yellow Sapphires 3.41 ct M...
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Silv...
Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Around, leaves of sapphires and two rubies. Externally, emeralds and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Alfieri & St. John square Ruby and Diamond Gold Crossover Band Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A, this band ring gracefully wraps around the finger. A line of square rubies are set in yellow gold while round brilliant cut diamonds are set in 18KT white gold....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Filigree Band Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, Circa 1980
Located in Perugia, IT
Pierced band ring in 18 k yellow gold with ruby and diamonds. Expertly crafted by master Florentine goldsmiths who were themselves inspired and inspired by master Buccellati, the rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
MOGOK Burma GRS Switzerland 4.57 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The side diamonds sum 1 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds and the ring has been handmade in Italy by Antinori di Sanpietro Carat Weight 4.57 Carats Shape Oval Cutting Style Fa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Betony Vernon "Sleeping Ring" Small Sterling Silver 925, Ruby, Pearls in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Sleeping Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Part of the iconic "Tokens of Paradise Collection", it is a discreet and humorous sym...
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$3,339Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamonds and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This is a bold and luxurious yellow gold ring 18 Karat adorned with a vibrant assortment of gemstones. It features oval-cut sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and aquamarines, with a comb...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Italien Pulcinella Comedia Del Arte Three Colour Gold Ruby Ring Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a lovely and rare Italian ring of Pulcinella in profile with a diamond eye, made out of three colour 10 karat gold. US size 7
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold
$1,217Sale Price|25% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Red Coral Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.02 Carats of Rubies. This Ring has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral.
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intense Central Ruby, Diamonds, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with 3 round cut white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity, for total carats 0.14 and 33 rubies for...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set with 0.91 carats of round cut white diamonds, E color, VVS1 clarity and 0.67 carats of...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal Emeralds Sapphires Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning ring is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, a precious metal that provides timeless elegance, durability, and lasting value. At the center of the setting shines a magnific...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt White Gold With 1.30 Cwt Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid red rubies designed by Crieri. This is a classic full-set eternity band created in Milano, Italy by the jewelry house of Crieri.
Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Nino Verita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring was designed by Nino Verita of Italy. The setting alternates bagutte cut stones of diamonds, rubies, and blue sapphires set in a pyramid style setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated hand engraved design that blends traditional granulation technique with a modern twist. This handcrafted ring has ruby 0.20 carat and diamonds 0.78 carat weight of F/G ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cellini 13.26CT Cushion Burmese Ruby Three-Stone Ring with 2.37 Carat Diamonds
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent classic ring. The cushion shaped Burmese ruby center stone is flanked by trilliant diamonds in a handmade platinum and 18 kt yellow gold mounting. Ruby total weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Five Stone Burma Ruby Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century five stone Burma ruby ring, with graduated round cut ruby, approximately 1.3cts in all, claw set in 18kt yellow gold. Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.88gr.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.52 Carat Oval BURMESE NO HEAT Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your style with this exquisite ring, a true testament to timeless beauty and exceptional craftsmanship. At its heart lies a resplendent 4.50-carat oval Burma ruby, a gem of r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emeralds, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.01 Cwt Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid red rubies designed by Crieri. This is a classic full-set eternity band created in Milano, Italy by the jewelry house of Crieri.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, 14 Karat Rose Gold, Vintage Fantasy Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Vintage ring in 14k white and rose gold structure, with fantasy design enriched in the central part with beautiful diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Ruby Emerald and Blue Sapphire Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous Ruby Emerald and Blu Sapphire gemstone Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s Abstract Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Alfieri & St. John 18KT. Yellow & White Gold Ring with 3.95Ct. Rubies & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow and white gold ring is a perfect example of their unique style.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Alexis New York Snake Flexible Wrap Ring Silver Gold Enamel Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Snake Flexible Wrap Ring made of 18k Rose Gold and Sterling Silver 925 Natural Diamonds approx 0.20 carat Natural Ruby (pink tone) approx 0.12 carat White Enamel. Rose Gold Plated W...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$2,504Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K Gold Multi-Gemstone Flower Cluster Ring, Natural Ruby, Emerald
Located in Marcianise, IT
A magnificent and highly vibrant vintage multi-gemstone statement cluster ring, masterfully crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold. This fine estate piece beautifully evokes the roma...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and White Gold Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
This ring was totally handmade bu Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 6.26 Carat Ruby and .75 Carat Diamond Ring
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18kt yellow gold ring is in their classic style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini 18K Gold Ring with 4.90 Carat of Invisibly Set Rubies and Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18kt yellow gold ring is in their classic style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,392Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
Handcraft Australian Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Sapphires Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Magma" collection Cocktail ring - Oval Ruby and Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Cocktail Ring with Oval Ruby and Diamonds made in Satin Yellow Gold is part of the "Magma" Collection by Sacchi.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,298Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Oval Cut Ruby White Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Vivid Red Ruby No Heat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the Rare Beauty of Untreated Mozambique Ruby Unlock the unparalleled allure of nature's masterpiece with our stunning Natural Ruby from Mozambique. Meticulously sourced and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Brilliant Drop Ring in 900 Platinum AAA 0.96 ct 2x 0.465 ct W flawless
Located in Viena, Viena
very noble with the two half-carat brilliant drops on the side, ring in 900 platinum, a pink-red ruby of approx. 0.96 ct, very fine color quality, AAA, hardly any liquid streaks, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,896Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Vermeil Gold Plated 24K Gold Ruby Eyes Snake Ring Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Behold the handcrafted and hammered snake ring, exquisitely plated in Silver Sterling 24 Karats Yellow Gold with Rubies Eyes, delicately sized at 6.5 Usa size (resizable) perfect for...
Ruby, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Solid 18K White Gold 1.38ct Round Natural Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This vibrant ruby band is a masterclass in tonal saturation and rhythmic design. This sophisticated piece features a sequential row of 11 natural rubies, totalling 1.38 carats. Each ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby 1.4ct. & 1ct. Brilliant cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby of 1.4 ct. and Diamonds of 1 ct. Together Ruby: Oval red ruby of 1,40 ct. Brilliant cut : Brilliant cut & baguette cut diamonds to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Crema, Cremona
18kt yellow and white gold ring with estimated over 10 cts cabochon ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Brilliant Drop Ring in 900 Platinum AAA+ 0.96 ct 2x 0.465 ct W flawless
Located in Viena, Viena
very noble with the two half-carat brilliant drops on the side, ring in 900 platinum, a pink-red ruby of approx. 0.96 ct, very fine color quality, AAA, hardly any liquid streaks, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,484Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Red Coral Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 1.30 Carats of Rubies.
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crossover Dome Cocktail Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold crossover Diamond and Ruby ring, featuring 2.60 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS2 clarity and 3.78 carat...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sybarite Smiley Ring In Love in White Gold With White Diamonds & Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,855Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 4.07 Carat Brown Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.